Players race along a map answering questions in various categories in order to get from the START CITY to the FINISH CITY. For longer game play, players will complete two rounds of travel. Younger players will be asked questions from the "Junior" side, which has THREE questions in the categories of: Geography, History, and General. Older players must answer questions from the "Expert" side, which has an additional question in the category of Arts. If you're a Genius, then you must answer questions from the Expert side as well, but you have to answer TWO of the questions in order to move forward one space.

Unlike most trivia games, American Trivia Family Edition features mostly knowledge-based content rather than trivial tidbits. Family Edition cards have two sides - one with easier questions (Junior side) and the other with more difficult questions (Expert side), allowing families of all ages to play together.American Trivia Family Edition was wholly made in the USA using environmentally-friendly inks. All the cardboard used in this game was made from 100% recycled paper, and the box board was made with 80% post-consumer recycled materials. The game pieces were manufactured with 40% recycled wood fiber. And, last but not least, with this game being manufactured right here in the United States, our carbon footprint has been reduced by not needing to ship our products across the Pacific Ocean.